School administrators discuss security procedures

Districts notify parents of their safety policies

8:19 AM,
Dec. 18, 2012

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Many schools districts are taking measures to enhance school security and reassure parents that buildings are safe in the wake of the fatal shootings Friday in Newtown, Conn.

Top administrators were asked in 16 local school districts to discuss what security measures are being taken. Calls were not returned from the Wappingers, Beacon, Millbrook, Red Hook, Highland and Marlboro school districts.Hyde Park

Hyde Park Central School District parents were notified Sunday by phone and email of extra security precautions being taken in the wake of Friday's fatal shootings in Newtown. ...